Can I sue for construction noise & landlord providing false information?

There are precedents stating that a landlord must disclose material facts to potential tenants, and can be liable for fraud for failing to do...

You can certainly ask for a copy. You are normally not responsible for pre-existing issues, or for ordinary wear and tear. Even if you were...

Can I seek protection from eviction?

If the landlord accepted rent directly from you, that would normally make you a tenant - even if you were not listed on the lease. If so, you...

Can my landlord evict me by giving me a 60 days notice to vacate during the COVID-19 pandemic?

If your tenancy is subject to an eviction control law (e.g. SB 91), your landlord can only evict for one of the specified reasons, and may also...

You are generally not responsible for pre-existing problems, or ordinary wear and tear. If you want to contest the deduction, sue in small...

Can a landlord not return a deposit due to a CoVid situation?

Preliminarily, depending on the legal theory you sue under, there should be a 3-4 year statute of limitations on your potential claim. So, if you...

Your parents may have claims, especially if their tenancy is subject to rent control including under SB 1482. If rent control does not apply,...

Landlords normally have no obligation to offer transfers to another unit at all. There are sometimes legal restrictions on a landlord's ability to...

I just received a request for entry of default. I need help on what to do now ?

If the default has not actually been entered, you should immediately file a response with the court, such as a Judicial Council form answer (the...

If there are significant habitability issues which the landlord has not promptly/adequately addressed, you may have grounds to break the lease...